Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2013 08 26

Home Browse Search

Local Licensing Authority Minutes August 5, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Carlson inquired about estimates for the number of stores if a 500 ft. separation between stores was required. There was no estimate available. Machado expressed concern over no separation or a cap in place. He suggested some separation be considered to preserve quality of life issues in the City. If surrounding jurisdictions place a ban, he did not want to see Louisville become a destination for retail marijuana businesses. Carlson reminded the Authority there was a prohibition on consumption in public which should control some of the impact on the community. He suggested looking at the retail liquor store numbers in town and basing the allowance on that. Rommelfanger concluded the Authority was not in favor of caps, but would suggest separation consideration to administer the number of establishments. Deputy City Manager Balser asked if this should be articulated as a preservation of quality of life and character. The Authority members affirmed. - Is there a need to list specifics in the prohibited acts section. Authority Attorney Culley stated currently this section reflects the state legislation. Staff suggested there be specific prohibited acts listed. Carlson stated this would be similar to liquor where state statutes and municipal code had similar violations listed. Authority Attorney Culley stated this would also allow consideration by the Local Licensing Authority for issuing show cause hearings. This would allow increased ability for the police department to control local issues. The Authority supported listing specifics in the prohibited acts section. - Should a surety bond be required to guarantee sales tax payment. Authority Attorney Culley stated this allowance for local jurisdictions to set this surety bond is unlike liquor or medical marijuana establishments. Since it is not required for any other retail establishment, staff felt it was not necessary for retail marijuana. Deputy City Manager Balser stated there was staff support for putting non- payment of sales tax in the prohibited acts section but not for a surety bond requirement. With the medical marijuana establishments, payment of sales tax has not been an issue and they would be the first to be able to convert to retail marijuana.